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Mechanicsburg | Messiah Lifeways

Mechanicsburg | Messiah Lifeways

Since 2011, U-GRO has served as the daycare and preschool operator for Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, a continuing care retirement community in Mechanicsburg. Our curriculum includes an intergenerational program with “grandfriends," which combines their talents and life skills in daily and special events. Conveniently located off Route 15, this facility makes it easy to serve the needs of employee families as well as our surrounding communities.

100 Mt. Allen Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

(717) 796-8157

Monday through Friday
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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100 Mt. Allen Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

(717) 796-8157

Monday through Friday
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

With a bachelor’s degree in elementary and early childhood education and over 25 years of experience, Kathleen joined the U-GRO family in 2016. “My staff are amazing teachers who bring excitement and fun to the learning environment! My center’s parents are wonderful and helpful. And my favorite part of our center is our intergenerational program!”
With a bachelor’s degree in elementary and early childhood education and over 25 years of experience, Kathleen joined the U-GRO family in 2016. “My staff are amazing teachers who bring excitement and fun to the learning environment! My center’s parents are wonderful and helpful. And my favorite part of our center is our intergenerational program!”

Curriculum

We offer full- and part-time programs for children 6 weeks to 7 years old, two to five days a week. All educational and childcare programs are conducted in age-appropriate classes that promote small class sizes.

Center Features

  • 8 classrooms with cozy atmosphere
  • Life Skills programs
  • Intergenerational programming with Messiah Lifeways residents
  • Secure and separate infant & toddler and preschool outdoor gross motor spaces
  • Secure access and sign-in system
  • 2017 Harrisburg Magazine Readers’ Choice Winner Best Childcare!
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Location Reviews

December 8, 2018
Julie Storm
Dillsburg, PA
U-Gro has been amazing, our sons transition to a classroom/daycare setting has been seamless. All the teachers are amazing and so caring. My son has learned so much since staring 3 months ago! Miss Kathy and Miss Katie are exceptional teachers, they rock!
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December 7, 2018
G.E.
York Springs, PA
I love everything about the U-Gro! Nice facility, wonderful teachers, everyone is so helpful! I tell all my friends about the U-Gro. Everyone should send their kids here!!!
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December 5, 2018
L.S.
Carlisle, PA
Everyone is friendly. Also that they learn Spanish and have a fitness time.
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December 5, 2018
M.C.
Boiling Springs, PA
The teachers and staff are great with children and really love them as if they were their own!
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November 29, 2018
B.R.
Mechanicsburg, PA
My son loves the teachers at U-Gro. U-Gro has been very helpful and flexible with our schedules.
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November 29, 2018
Annie Phillips
Harrisburg, PA
I love the teachers, the activities the kids do, how much my child is learning, and I especially love the Grandfriends program!
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November 29, 2018
K.S.
Hummelstown, PA
Teachers, curriculum/training for students and teachers and safe/ supportive environment.
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November 28, 2018
J.M.
Mechanicsburg, PA
I feel as though the teachers truly care about my child and others. They keep us involved and I’m always impressed at the ways they help my child’s development. We are so thankful for them!
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June 20, 2018
Jennie Shive
Camp Hill, PA
The teachers, assistant director and director are all caring and wonderful.
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June 13, 2018
B.B.
Mechanicsburg, PA
All staff strive for active engagement with all children and provide excellent communication with parents about the current day activities as well as help to encourage development.
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Daily Schedule

  • Preschool
  • Toddler
Open-9:00 a.m.

Arrival (Breakfast until 8:00 a.m.)
Free Choice Learning Play
Art Experience

9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Together Time: Morning Meeting, Language Experience
Story time
AM Snack
Learning Stations
Outside Play
Together Time: Letter of the Week Activity
Music and Movement

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

Songs and Finger Plays
Story Time

12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

    Nap Time

2:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

    Wake Up
    PM Snack
    Outside Play
    Together Time: Theme or Project Activity

4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

    Free Choice and Small Group Activities
    Story time
    Teacher Directed Activity
    Songs and Finger Plays

5:30 p.m.-Close

    Table Activities

Open-9:30 a.m.

Arrival (Breakfast until 8:00 a.m.)
Free Choice Learning Play
Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
Art Experience
Readiness Skills Activity
Together Time: Language Experience, Songs & Finger Plays
Story Time

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

AM Snack
Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
Free Choice and Small Group Activities
Outside Play or Walk
Together Time: Theme Related Activity
Music and Movement

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Lunch
Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
Story Time
Nap Time

2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

    Wake Up
    Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
    PM Snack
    Outside Play or Walk
    Together Time: Math Concept Activity

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

    Free Choice and Small Group Activities
    Diapering/Pottying (every 2 hours)
    Teacher Directed Activity
    Songs and Fingerplays
    Story Time

5:30 p.m.-Close

    Table Activities

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